Health District Director - Lord Fairfax

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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Winchester, Virginia
Categories: Administrative Services

Title: Health District Director - Lord Fairfax

State Role Title: General and Operations Managers

Hiring Range: $181,700 - $195,000 w/o MD/DO. $181,700 - $235,000 with MD/DO

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: LORD FAIRFAX HQ

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health is currently seeking an experienced professional to join the Lord Fairfax Health District as a Health District Director. The Health District Director will play a critical role in directing all medical, nursing, environmental health, administrative and other public health services in a health district. Some of the duties are as follows:
- Lead and supervise staff, including performance management, work prioritization, training, and workforce development.
- Direct the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs and initiatives to improve community health.
- Conduct and support community health assessments and use data to inform public health strategies.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with local governments, healthcare organizations, community stakeholders, and state and federal agencies.
- Oversee program budgets, grants, financial stewardship, procurement, and resource management to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Serve as a public health leader and subject matter expert, representing the agency with elected officials, community partners, and the media as needed.
- Ensure compliance with public health laws, regulations, policies, and human resources practices.

Minimum Qualifications
• Moderate professional experience in either a public health agency or a public health-related activity
• Extensive experience in organizational or community leadership
• Demonstrated experience leading high level teams and managing change in the workplace
• Proven experience working effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Proven leadership, including working in an interdisciplinary environment
• Experience managing in a team-based model
• Knowledge of a wide range of local public health programs
• Experience working with local with elected officials, senior local government officials, and community stakeholders
• Experience with budget development, execution of financial management, and managing grants
• Knowledge and application of HR policies, including compliance
• Experience implementing internal controls
• Experience resolving confidential and sensitive issues, maintain confidentiality, and maintain balanced professional relationships
• Experience provide communications and media relations

Additional Considerations
• MD or DO Board Certified in preventive medicine or a primary care or other appropriate specialty (with Valid Virginia Medical License)
• MPH if not used as qualification above
• Extensive experience in leading or directing a public health organization
• Comprehensive experience and demonstrated skill in administering a broad array of public health programs
• Considerable experience working with local, state, or federal government officials

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Contact Information

Name: Tyrell Noel

Phone: 804-305-9796

Email: [email protected]

Advertised: 10 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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